Andrew Smialek Obituary

Not a day has gone by that you haven't been in my thoughts. This past year hasn't been the same without your smile, laughter, and love. Thank you for looking over us and being our special guardian angel. You are deeply missed.

Miss you so much

Missing you Andy, love you so much. I know your watching over us, can't wait to walk it out for ya, I know you'd have a great time!

<3

Dear Smialek Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Andy's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.

The Zuklic Family
Nick '74, Michelle and Joe '09

Therese and Family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Andrew, from reading all his entries on this sight and Facebook he sounds like a wonderful young man who left this world too soon!!! My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family!!!

Therese, Amanda, Melissa, & Ashley;

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andrew he was a true inspiration to everyone that knew him and I am proud to say I knew him if only for a short time. He will carry a legacy with him forever of how to fight with courage and how to share life and happiness with all that loved him. You all have a special angel watching over you for the rest of your lives. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.

Love

Kim McElhaney

Dear Smialek Family,

Our family is truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

The Mlodzinski Family

Therese and family---
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this saddest time of all.....God has chosen to take Andy to Him to help him watch over all of his beloved family and friends from heaven. We know that he has found peace and will always protect you from his new home above!
Take care of one another and love you another ALWAYS!
Love, Wally, Renee' and Marissa Gora

Smialek Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You, as well as anyone who was fortunate to have known Andrew, are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you throughout this holiday season.

Allison Vesely and family

Therese,Amanda,Missy and Ashley.I'm deeply saddended to hear about Andy.There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.Andy was an amazing person and will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Love.
Maguire Family

Therese & family,

I was sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. It's not always how long a person is on this earth - it's how much a person contributes while they are here -- and Andrew contributed a whole lot. Andrew is a true inspiration to us all. He is at peace now & deservingly so.

Take care

Dearest Smialek family,

I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of your son/brother/nephew/grandson, he brought so much life into my younger sisters lives and all I ever heard was wonderful things about him. It's a blessing to the angels to have such a handsome, wonderful, and positive young man amongst them in heaven. I have a picture of him while sky diving on my cell phone wallpaper, to remind me of such courage that young man possessed.

I wish you all the best and hope you can always find the strength in him to carry on your day with pride.

God bless :)

Therese,Amanda,Missy and Ashley.I deeply saddened to hear about Andy.There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.Andy was a wonderful person,and will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Maguire Family.

Dear Smialek Family,

Andy was a great kid and true Ritaman. Your family now has a special angel watching over you. Our prayers are with you on this sad day.

The Rimkus Family,

Mike, Class of 1982, Patty and Michael, Class of 2008

Smialek Family, as a friend of Andy he will be missed by many. My family and I will be keeping you and Andy in our prayers everyday. He has touched my life greatly and Andy is truly a wonderful person, and no one will ever forget him.. Cannot make the make the wake and i am terribly sorry. See you again Andy! love, The Cozzi family. (Chicago, IL)

On behalf of the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation, we want to express our condolences to the Smialek Family. The staff was saddened to hear/read about Andrew. Our hope is that you'll take comfort in knowing he is pain free and resting peacefully.

If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Respectfully,
George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Staff

Therese, Amanda, Missy and Ashley:
You guys should be so proud of Andy for the way he lived his life. He taught us all how to fight with courage and how to share our love, life and happiness. He was a true inspiration whose spirit will live on in you and those of us that were lucky enough to have known him.

But he will be sorely missed.

May God bless you and ease your pain. We love you all so very much.

Mike, Colleen, Alyssa, Annie, Mia and our newest addition, Andrew

Therese, Amanda, Missy and Ashley,

We are so sorry for your loss and please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
It was our greatest pleasure knowing Andy and he will always be remembered as a true Ritaman. His spirit will live on forever!

Scott, Sue, Bridget and Brian Allen

Therese, Amanda, Missy and Ash.. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family. Our hearts and prayers are with you always. Andy was an amazing person, He's touched the lives of many people and will continue to be remembered as the great person that he is. - Your loving neighbors, The Gudino Family.

Dear Therese, Amanda, Missy, and Ashley,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in knowing that Andrew is with the angels in heaven.

Therese, Missy & The Smialek Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow at the loss of your Andrew from this earth. Know you have an angel in heaven watching over you now and forever - hand in hand with St. Rita.

Jerry, Maggie, Marty & Theresa Healy

I want to express my sincere condolences to Therese, Melissa, and the entire Smialek family. I only knew Andrew for a few, short years but it was clear to see that he was an amazing, young man. He had such a generous and loving nature. He touched the hearts of everyone he encountered. Andrew loved life and he lived it abundantly. He showed us how one person can light up the lives of many. Andrew was a true Rita man and he will live on in our hearts forever!

Therese, Amanda, Missy and Ashley,

We are so sorry for your loss. Andy always had a smile for everyone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Haynes Family

We were so blessed to have had Andrew in our family. Though his life on earth was taken too soon, he truly loved and lived life, more than most live in a lifetime. We will miss your warm smile that lighted up a room whenever you walked in, but most of all, we will miss your fun and loving spirit. Amanda was so right when she stated that Andrew was our miracle!

Dear Smialek Family

My deepest sympathy on the death of Andy. He was a friend of Mike Maiellaro so I assumed he was a great kid. When I saw him interviewed on TV, I knew he was just that. Try to be thankful for the 19 years he was here. We now have another advocate in heaven to pray to.
Again, my condolences on the loss of a special person.

Therese, Missy, Ashley and Amanda,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Have comfort in knowing that Andy has made a mark on each and every person he ever met. His spirit will never die, he truly is an inspiration to all. God is lucky to have him now. You have a wonderful angel with you always, protecting and watching over you.

We love you.

St. Rita of Cascia Pray for Him

Andy will continue to be an inspiration to the many lives he has touched. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and his St.Rita brothers.

Therese, Amanda, Missy and Ashley,
Our thoughts and prayers our with you deeply. Andy was always a happy person and always willing to help everyone, he will be missed around the community. God Bless you all and may God Bless Andrew and welcome him home.


The Shell Family

Our deepest sympathies to the Smialek/Gabel families. Andy has touched many lives, he was God's messenger - and God has told Andy - "A job well done, it is now time for you to rest" . Our prayers and thoughts to you all. The Randazzo family.

Our deepest sympathies to the Smialek/Gabel families. Andy has touched many lives, he was God's messenger - and God has told Andy - "A job well done, it is now time for you to rest" . Our prayers and thoughts to you all. The Randazzo family.

Dear Theres, Amanda, Missy and Ashley:
May God continue to provide you with his loving strength. Words cannot even begin to express our deep sorrow.
You are each, very much in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Jacque, Sarah and Emily Heth

Therese, Andrea, Amanda, Melissa and Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Andy was an amazing young man who will always be remembered for his kind heart and sense of humor. God Bless
Erica Swainson

GONE WAY TO SOON!!!!!!!!!

Dear Smialek
I can't imagine what you are going thruogh but I know it has to hard I am so sorry for your loss but he is at peace with god now once again so sorry for your loss.

So very sad...our heartfelt sympathy to the Smialek/Gabel Families on the death of Andrew.

Therese, Amanda, Missy, and Ashley,
I think the world of Andrew and I will miss him dearly. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of the members of the Smialek and Gabel Families.

Andy and Therese,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. May God bless all of you and bring healing.

And, Lord, thank you for greeting little Andy with open arms and your unending love. Please give him an extra hug from the Poulos family.

Cherie, Andy, Allison and Scott Poulos

Andy and Therese,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. May God bless all of you and bring healing.

And, Lord, thank you for greeting little Andy with open arms and your unending love. Please give him an extra hug from the Poulos family.

Cherie, Andy, Allison and Scott Poulos

Dear Theresa , Amanda, Missy, and Ashley ,
We are so sorry . Your in our prayers. What a angel you have watching over your family

Love The Fosco Family